Nineteen

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"Are we there yet?" Fifteen minutes into our journey, Toby asks his first dumb question. I knew it was bound to come sooner or later. Prior to this, he hasn't been able to keep his mouth shut more than five. I guess it's sort of a record for him. "Get out," I state bluntly, trying to keep a straight face. When he doesn't respond, I add, "I'm not kidding." "We're going 65 miles an hour down a highway in the middle of nowhere." "Did I stutter?" "Wait you're serious?" At this point, he actually sounds convinced. "No, dummy. Just shut up, okay?" I can't see his facial expression because the mirror is pointed towards Peyton. She sees me looking back, smiles and waves. I take a hand off the wheel and wave back. It seems like we've been driving forever when I see a road sign. It reads "Exit

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